Red Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus sweglesi) - (3 Pack) 0.5-1" Unsexed Rio Meta
Megalamphodus sweglesi
Description
Red Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus sweglesi) - (3 Pack) 0.5-1" Unsexed Rio Meta. Remarks : Red phantom tetras ( Megalamphodus sweglesi ) are a small tetra from small tributaries and flooded forests in the Amazon. Their red bodies and fins with a black spot in the middle of their sides allows them to hide in plain sight in these areas due to the tannin stained water being reddish-brown in color. Males have slightly longer fins than females and tend to have a more intense red coloration. They work well in large groups, as they will be shy if kept with fewer than 6 individuals. The scientific name for the red phantom tetra used to be Hyphessobrycon sweglesi . However, it was reclassified as Megalamphodus sweglesi after the completion of an intensive phylogenic study on species in the family Characidae . Many other species were reclassified as well as a result of this stud. Source: Imperial Tropicals live fish catalogue. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.